What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to San Marcos, California?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to San Marcos, California?

A salary of $89,500 in San Marcos, California should increase to $125,150 in South San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN MARCOS vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

San Marcos, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 39.8% more expensive than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $125,150 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in San Marcos, California

San Marcos, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to San Marcos, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

18.0% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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San Marcos, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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